Crossroads
Substance Abuse Counselor - LaGrange, GA (OTP)
Crossroads, Lagrange, Georgia, United States, 30241
Substance Abuse Counselor - LaGrange, GA (OTP)
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Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Since 2005, Crossroads has been at the forefront of treating patients with opioid use disorder. Crossroads is a family of professionals dedicated to providing the most accessible, highest quality, evidence‑based medication assisted treatment (MAT) options to combat the growing opioid epidemic and help people with opioid use disorder start their path to recovery. This comprehensive approach to treatment, the gold standard in care for opioid use disorder, has been shown to prevent more deaths from overdose and lead to long‑term recovery. We are committed to bringing critical services to communities across the U.S. to improve access to treatment for over 26,500 patients. Our clinics are all outpatient and office‑based, with locations in Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Day in the Life of a Substance Abuse Counselor
Provides individual counseling to highly complex patients
Conducts clinical assessments to appropriately assess patient’s treatment needs
Designs and updates the patient’s treatment plan, including care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning
Manages assigned caseload and compliance with clinical treatment requirements
Collaborates with nurses and providers to provide holistic treatment services
Facilitates urine drug screening for patients
Schedule and Hours Our clinical team enjoys an early morning schedule with early afternoon out times. It is expected for all clinical team members to participate in our Saturday rotation, which is determined by the current staff count. Expected hours for this role are 37–40 hours per week.
4:45 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday
5:30 AM – 10:30 AM, rotating Saturdays
Education and Experience Requirements
General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting
Lived addiction experience is a plus
Required Certifications and Licenses
Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, but not required
CADC, Level I (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Level I)
CADC II, Level II (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, Level II)
CAADC (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
CAC I (Certified Addiction Counselor I)
CAC II (Certified Addiction Counselor II)
MAC (Master Addiction Counselor)
National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I (NCAC I)
National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (NCAC II)
LPC, LAPC, LMSW
Position Benefits
Consistent schedule with early in times and out times
Advancement opportunities; clear, climbable structure into Counselor levels (1, 2, 3) based on the certification or license held
Targeted caseload; caseloads follow state regulations and can range from 40–55 patients
Excellent training if you are new to our field. We offer necessary training/supervision to those in process of becoming fully certified or licensed
Opportunity to save lives every day
Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
PTO
Variety of 401(k) options including a match program with no vestiture period
Annual Continuing Education Allowance (in related field)
Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Mental Health Day
Calm subscription for all employees
Loan Forgiveness Program
Crossroads is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. Our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on patient care.
Please see the website at
https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp
Apply to the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program | Bureau of Health Workforce Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Medical Practices
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Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Since 2005, Crossroads has been at the forefront of treating patients with opioid use disorder. Crossroads is a family of professionals dedicated to providing the most accessible, highest quality, evidence‑based medication assisted treatment (MAT) options to combat the growing opioid epidemic and help people with opioid use disorder start their path to recovery. This comprehensive approach to treatment, the gold standard in care for opioid use disorder, has been shown to prevent more deaths from overdose and lead to long‑term recovery. We are committed to bringing critical services to communities across the U.S. to improve access to treatment for over 26,500 patients. Our clinics are all outpatient and office‑based, with locations in Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Day in the Life of a Substance Abuse Counselor
Provides individual counseling to highly complex patients
Conducts clinical assessments to appropriately assess patient’s treatment needs
Designs and updates the patient’s treatment plan, including care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning
Manages assigned caseload and compliance with clinical treatment requirements
Collaborates with nurses and providers to provide holistic treatment services
Facilitates urine drug screening for patients
Schedule and Hours Our clinical team enjoys an early morning schedule with early afternoon out times. It is expected for all clinical team members to participate in our Saturday rotation, which is determined by the current staff count. Expected hours for this role are 37–40 hours per week.
4:45 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday
5:30 AM – 10:30 AM, rotating Saturdays
Education and Experience Requirements
General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting
Lived addiction experience is a plus
Required Certifications and Licenses
Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, but not required
CADC, Level I (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Level I)
CADC II, Level II (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, Level II)
CAADC (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
CAC I (Certified Addiction Counselor I)
CAC II (Certified Addiction Counselor II)
MAC (Master Addiction Counselor)
National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I (NCAC I)
National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (NCAC II)
LPC, LAPC, LMSW
Position Benefits
Consistent schedule with early in times and out times
Advancement opportunities; clear, climbable structure into Counselor levels (1, 2, 3) based on the certification or license held
Targeted caseload; caseloads follow state regulations and can range from 40–55 patients
Excellent training if you are new to our field. We offer necessary training/supervision to those in process of becoming fully certified or licensed
Opportunity to save lives every day
Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
PTO
Variety of 401(k) options including a match program with no vestiture period
Annual Continuing Education Allowance (in related field)
Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Mental Health Day
Calm subscription for all employees
Loan Forgiveness Program
Crossroads is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. Our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on patient care.
Please see the website at
https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp
Apply to the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program | Bureau of Health Workforce Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Medical Practices
#J-18808-Ljbffr